7. Nioh

Nioh 15 minute gameplay

Set in Sengoku Era Japan, Nioh is a beautifully dark fantasy action RPG. Follow William, a pirate from the western world, as he sets out to reclaim his travelling spirit. The unique aspect about this game is how it uses its historical setting to enhance the game overall. For example, the protagonist is actually based on a real pirate named William Adams who was known to be the first Englishman to arrive to Japan in the 1600s. He was one of nine survivors. Another person you may come across in the game is Hattori Hanzo, a famous real ninja serving under Tokugawa Ieyasu. If you're an avid fan of Japanese history or just like historical fiction, then you'll be a big fan of this game. The combat is deep and intricate. You'll have different poses for your sword stances including high, medium, and low. Each stance enhances your attack, defense, and speed. Some weapons are more effective with different stances. Enemies may come at you and you have to think on the fly to best defeat your foe. The game grabs inspiration from Dark Souls. It will be difficult, but if you're up for the challenge, then pick up this game.

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